Windows Movie Maker

What is it?

This is a video creating and editing program that was createed by Microsoft. It contains features such as effects, transitions, titles/credits, audio track, and timeline narration. This program save files in a MOV format or XLM.

How can you use it?

· Students can use this program for:
    • Creating an audio book
    • Creating a visual book that they narrate
    • Making a presentation
    • Creating a diagram or directions visually

Why would you use it?

· This is a fun and creative way to create presentations and edit them.
· Movie Maker can be used to link together photos, video segments, or audio tracks.
· Pros
    • Easy
    • Free download
    • Many people have used and can offer help
    • Can be made into a MOV file
    • Practical
· Cons
    • Crashes often
    • Limited effects
    • Not Mac compatible

References
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Movie_Maker

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/moviemaker2.mspx